Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Innovator

Gates Corporation; Poplar Bluff (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will partner with production, maintenance, quality, HSE and supply chain to implement Lean initiatives and data‑driven decisions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 2–4 years’ manufacturing experience with Lean and Six Sigma. Relocation is not provided; full‑time role with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 2-4 years of engineering or continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, 6S activities, standard work development, and waste elimination.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize PDCA and Root Cause Analysis to solve problems.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and visual management tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve processes and workflow.
• Support new equipment, automation, and process optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to operational excellence projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality systems.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Statistical Analysis

Job description

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will partner with production, maintenance, quality, HSE and supply chain to implement Lean initiatives and data‑driven decisions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 2–4 years’ manufacturing experience with Lean and Six Sigma. Relocation is not provided; full‑time role with strong growth potential.